Botched Vanek contract sums up Sabres’ woes

‘When the frugal Regier went out of character with Vanek’s deal, he destroyed his leverage in future contract talks. How does he revert to the penny-pinching, do-it-for-the-team Darcy if Vanek continues to struggle? Players (and agents) aren’t dumb. They see the dollar amounts attached to Vanek’s less-than-inspired effort.’